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America’s River Roots Festival is a signature event for America’s 250th, taking place October 08-12, 2025 along the banks of the Ohio River in Cincinnati, Covington and Newport. Join us to soak into River Roots Music, Cuisine and Culture that celebrates our nation's vibrant, multicultural river cities and the Cincy Region.

We are looking for vendors to provide an amazing, multicultural experience to our estimated 1 million attendees. If you offer food, bourbon, beer, artisan, operations or facilities services, click below to complete your information request.

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America's River Roots Vendor Opportunities

Help Us Provide The Flavors Of the River

Food & Beverage

Within the Cuisine offerings, we will be celebrating the flavors and sips of our region with multicultural food and beverage options, including chef presentations, food trucks, restaurant row and bourbon and beer tastings. If you, or your group, would like to be considered, please complete the form below.

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Help Us Provide The Spirits Of The River

BOURBON

During the festival, we will be celebrating our bourbon heritage and world-class Kentucky and Ohio bourbon artisans through the Bourbon Experience. We invite bourbon partners and sponsors to help us showcase the sips of the region and complete the form below if you are interested in participating.

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Help Us Provide The Soul Of the River

Good 'n Rooted Artisan Market

Good 'n Rooted takes place on the Purple People bridge and will feature local artisans from the Cincy Region. Those who are interested in selling goods can submit their interest form through the link below.

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Help Us Provide The Culture Of The River

CULTURE

Within the Culture offerings, we are featuring educational, informational and experiential activities that help us learn, grow and connect as a community. If you, or your group, would like to be considered, please complete the form below.

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Help Us Provide The Look Of the River

MERCHANDISE

We are seeking vendors for design, production and sales of merchandise before and during the festival. If you, or your group, would like to be considered, please complete the form below.

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Help Us Provide An Amazing Experience for all

OPERATIONS

We are seeking production and operations companies to assist with all layers of festival operations. If you, or your group, would like to be considered, please complete the form below.

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Help Us Host A National Event

VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for volunteers to help us host this national event. If you, or your group, are interested in helping with any aspect of the festival (before or during the festival), please complete the form below.

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HELP MAKE THE OHIO RIVER SHINE

OHIO RIVER CLEANUP

To volunteer prior to the festival, join America’s River Roots in partnership with ORSANCO and other organizations, for “Ohio River Sweep Litter Cleanup for America's River Roots Festival” event on October 4th from 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Register at the link below.

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